Humphrey Hawksley has reported on key trends, events and conflicts from all over the world.
Humphrey is an award-winning author and foreign correspondent whose assignments with the BBC have taken him to crises all over the world. His Rake Ozenna series originated when reporting from the US-Russian border during heightened tension
He has been guest lecturer at universities and think tanks such as the RAND Corporation, The Center for Strategic and International Studies and MENSA Cambridge. He moderates the monthly Democracy Forum debates on international issues and is a host on the weekly Goldster Book Club where he discusses books and talks to authors.
He has presented numerous BBC documentaries and his latest non-fiction work is Asian Waters: The Struggle Over the Indo-Pacific and the Challenge to American Power.
Praise for Rake Ozenna
Rake Ozenna, is smart and tough, and we’re glad to have him on our side.
Nelson de Mille
Praise for The Third World War
A superior-minded thriller … makes into plausible fiction the global political realities of our time.
Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Asian Waters
A solid overview…informative and thought-provoking
Publishers Weekly
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Imagine waking up to find your home submerged, your crops destroyed, and your community in chaos—all because of climate change. In South Asia, this isn’t just a nightmare; it’s a daily reality. Join us as we uncover the shocking truths behind the unprecedented disasters reshaping lives in this … Read More
New norms? The role of the Indo-Pacific in a changing world
The Democracy Forum presents a round-table discussion, titled ‘New norms? The role of the Indo-Pacific in a changing world’ Introduction: Lord Bruce, President of The Democracy Forum Chair: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia correspondent Discussants: The Indo-Pacific: … Read More